Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Betty Lois (Cavender)  Utt

Betty Lois (Cavender) Utt

Aug 18, 2022

Betty Lois (Cavender) Utt, 69, of Bristol, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the home of her son Edward C. Hayes. Betty was born on December 12, 1952 in Elkhart to the late Freddie and Frances (Looney) Cavender. She married Robert Lee "Bob" Utt on January 25, 1981. Bob died August 22, 2019. Surviving...

Guy "Scooter Doug" Drum

Guy "Scooter Doug" Drum

Aug 18, 2022

Guy "Scooter Doug" Drum, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Woodland Manor.

Doug was born on November 2, 1952 to the late Hugh Drum and Wanda E. (Hetzer) Van De Mark in Toledo, IL.

Doug is survived by his stepfather, Paul Van De Mark of Barbourville, KY; sisters, Jackie (Dennis)...

Helen Louise (Anderson)  Hudson

Helen Louise (Anderson) Hudson

Aug 16, 2022

Helen Louise Hudson, 95, of Elkhart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

Helen was born on March 22, 1927 in Benton, MO to the late, Esaw and Hattie Anderson. She was married to the late, Calvin Hudson whom passed away in 1987.

Helen is survived by...

Michael J. Testo Jr.

Michael J. Testo Jr.

Aug 16, 2022

Michael "Mike" J. Testo Jr., 72, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born in Elkhart on April 20, 1950, to the late Michael and Margaret A. (Billey) Testo Sr.

Mike is survived by his siblings, Sandra (Lunda) Tucker and Stephen (Dulee) Testo; niece, Amber (Lanrary)...

Sgt Andrew "Andy" Williams

Sgt Andrew "Andy" Williams

Aug 15, 2022

Our Elkhart, Indiana community is saddened to announce the loss of a tireless advocate for area veterans, a compassionate chaplain and "son" of Elkhart, Husband, Father, Son, Poppie, Uncle and friend, Sergeant Andrew "Andy" Williams. Andy closed his eyes for the final time on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 1:47 pm after being rushed to the Goshen General Hospital...

Marilyn "Sue" Neal

Marilyn "Sue" Neal

Aug 15, 2022

Marilyn "Sue" Neal, 91, formerly of Alma, MI passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022.

Sue was born on July 2, 1931 in Springfield, IL to the late, Winton and Mildred (Smith) Wagner. She married Thomas D. Neal on July 20, 1957 in St. Louis, MI. Thomas preceded her in death on March 4, 2013.

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Joseph H. Eppers

Joseph H. Eppers

Aug 14, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Henry Eppers, 93, passed away peacefully into the gates of heaven on August 14, 2022. He was born on October 22, 1928, to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Eppers. Joe is survived by sisters, Patricia (Ronald) Ganger of Dowagiac MI and Doe (Tony) Terlep of Elkhart, and his five children; Carla (Chris) Buhler of Indianapolis, Matthew...

John Thomas Dicks, Jr.

John Thomas Dicks, Jr.

Aug 13, 2022

John "Tom" Dicks, Jr., 87, of Elkhart, IN, peacefully passed away on August 13, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. John was born on July 08, 1935 to John and Martha Dicks in the bustling city of Terre Haute, In.  He was the only boy out of 6 children. After John graduated from Wiley High School in 1953, and a...

Robert "Bob" L. Zimmerman

Robert "Bob" L. Zimmerman

Aug 13, 2022

Robert "Bob" L. Zimmerman, 71, of Elkhart, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on March 6, 1951, to the late Robert and Regina (Schlicht) Zimmerman.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Norma Zimmerman; sons, Matt (Monica) Zimmerman, Stan...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Eakins

Patricia "Pat" Ann Eakins

Aug 10, 2022

Patricia Ann "Pat" Eakins, 72, of Niles, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 4:45 pm at West Wood of Niles Nursing Facility in Niles. She was born on March 25, 1950 in Ft. Payne, Alabama to the late Annie Lois (Eakins) Steele.

Surviving Pat are her daughters Mary Ann (Larry) Sipe of Buchanan, MI and...

James "Jimmy" E. Geairn Iii

James "Jimmy" E. Geairn Iii

Aug 9, 2022

James E. "Jimmy" Geairn III, 30, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on March 14, 1992, to the late Brenda K. (Sweeten) Geairn and James Edward Geairn Jr., who survives him.

Jimmy is also survived by his loving wife, Hadlee Geairn; brothers, Scott H. Sweeten...

Roberta Jean (Lambert)  Campbell

Roberta Jean (Lambert) Campbell

Aug 9, 2022

Roberta Jean Campbell, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at her residence.  She was born on April 5, 1949, in St. Mary, Illinois to the late Robert and Lindy (Sorrell) Lambert.

Roberta is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Jerry Campbell; children, Teresa (Troy) Roose and David (Melony) Anderson; stepdaughters, Joetta...

David Carr

David Carr

Aug 8, 2022

David Carr, 94, of Elkhart, passed into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on August 8, 2022. He was born July 31, 1928, in Erie, PA. to the late Frank R and Ethel (Turney) Carr. On August 6,1950, he married Mary E Kile, (who preceded him in death), at Zion Missionary Church, Elkhart Indiana.

Surviving...

Ilene Mae (Stalker)  Willard

Ilene Mae (Stalker) Willard

Aug 8, 2022

Ilene M. Willard, 84, of Granger, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home.

Ilene was born on May 27, 1938 in Park County, IN to the late, Charles Glen Stalker and Sarah "Opal" (Done) Stalker. She married the love of her life Richard Lee Willard on July 14, 1956 in Mishawaka, IN. He passed...

John S. Crowe

John S. Crowe

Aug 3, 2022

John S. Crowe, 94, originally of Webster Springs, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Healthwin Nursing Facility in South Bend. He was born on December 7, 1927, in Weston, WV to the late Cecil and Goldie (Life) Crowe.

John is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Joanna Crowe; daughters, Jan Garber and...

Mary J. Markley

Mary J. Markley

Aug 1, 2022

Mrs. Mary Jean (Harper) Markley, 86, of Elkhart, passed to her rest, Monday morning, August 1, 2022 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on December 2, 1935 in Chicago to the late Sam and Lillian Patricia "Pat" (Graham) Harper. She married her true love and best friend Robert Lee "Bob" Markley on...

Michael Gene Comer

Michael Gene Comer

Jul 31, 2022

Mr. Michael Gene Comer, 65, passed away Sunday morning, July 31, 2022 at his home, surrounded by love and his family. Mike was born on August 3, 1956 in Elkhart to the late Harold G. and Shirley Mae (Stewart) Comer. He married his best friend and true love, Brenda C. Aenis on October 22, 1977. Surviving is his wife...

Melvin Flenoy Jr.

Melvin Flenoy Jr.

Jul 31, 2022

Melvin Flenoy Jr., 55, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence. He was born on March 21, 1967, in Chicago, IL to Melvin Flenoy Sr., who survives him, and the late Martha Jean (Walker) Floyd.

Melvin is survived by his son, Melvin Flenoy III; two grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Floyd, Gail Johnson,...

Dean K. Mcintyre

Dean K. Mcintyre

Jul 29, 2022

Dean K. McIntyre, 93, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Hubbard Hill Healthcare.

Dean was born on September 26, 1928 to the late George and Nadine (Creviston) McIntyre in Mentone, IN. He married the love of his life, Patricia (Starr) McIntyre on June 24, 1955. He is preceded in death by a...

Marlyse Janell  "Mk" Kemp

Marlyse Janell "Mk" Kemp

Jul 27, 2022

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Ms. Marlyse Janell "MK" Kemp, 22, of Elkhart, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in the emergency department at Elkhart General Hospital from injuries sustained after being struck by an automobile along County Road 20 earlier in the evening. She was born in Elkhart on December 9, 1999 and was...

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